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Lightbulbs Housing Crack and FailureThis happened after only one year of use.ChatGPT called these heat fractures? What c...
01/07/2026

Lightbulbs Housing Crack and Failure

This happened after only one year of use.

ChatGPT called these heat fractures? What causes this kind of wear on lightbulbs and is this a warning sign of something else wrong?

Is it safe to just replace the bulb and carry on? Seems suspicious that all three bulbs had the same issue and died after only after 1 year of use.

How much more can I add?Hi, I plan on building out my basement and adding a bedroom, bathroom, and entertainment center....
01/07/2026

How much more can I add?

Hi, I plan on building out my basement and adding a bedroom, bathroom, and entertainment center. Do I have enough space on my panel for that? Thanks!

Switch near ceiling?There is a switch near the ceiling that doesn’t seem to control anything inside or outside that I ca...
01/07/2026

Switch near ceiling?

There is a switch near the ceiling that doesn’t seem to control anything inside or outside that I can tell. No regular-sized person could reach it without a broom or something. Have you seen this before or have any idea what it is? Thanks!!

Do I have the proper wiring to install a light switch?
01/07/2026

Do I have the proper wiring to install a light switch?

Free up breaker by removing step down transformer?I have a full box that i was hoping to add a circuit to...but one circ...
01/07/2026

Free up breaker by removing step down transformer?

I have a full box that i was hoping to add a circuit to...but one circuit is a step down transformer (took me a while to figure out what it was) for the doorbell. Can I yank that sucker out and just buy a plug to stick into the GFI which is right next to the breaker? Load must be minimal. Any concerns about having a doorbell on the gfi?

Thanks 😀

Three receptacle testers, two different results?Hi all, having the strangest time checking pur outlets after getting K&T...
01/07/2026

Three receptacle testers, two different results?

Hi all, having the strangest time checking pur outlets after getting K&T professionally removed. I have two Kobalt 310s and they were both showing open ground so I called the electrician back and also went to get a new tester just in case. New tester (different model, same brand) shows correct wiring and when new model and old model are plugged into same outlet, old model says correct wiring?? What are the chances of both of my old model testers being faulty in the same exact way-- I've tested several outlets and am getting the same results... TIA!

Subpanel sanity check. Roast away if needed.Alright sparkies, I’m looking for a second set of eyes before I get too emot...
01/07/2026

Subpanel sanity check. Roast away if needed.

Alright sparkies, I’m looking for a second set of eyes before I get too emotionally attached to this thing.

Pics show a subpanel in a detached shop feeding:

Multiple 15 amp lighting circuits 1 on a 3 way switch set daisy chaining six 200 w high Bay LEDs.

2 ea 20A GFCI-protected receptacle circuits feeding 8 outlets each first outlet in each line will be GFCI.

I’m trying to do this the right way, not the “it worked when I flipped the breaker” way.

A few notes before anyone warms up the flamethrower:

Yes, neutrals and grounds are isolated.

Yes, I know I do not need to bond the two ground bars in this panel.

I left the bonding jumper between the two ground bars intentionally and I’m wondering if there’s any actual benefit to leaving it, or if it’s just pointless copper doing a cosplay as safety.

I’m not a homeowner cosplaying as an electrician. I can take blunt feedback, code citations, and light mockery if it improves the install. If something looks dumb, say it. If it’s fine, also say it so I can sleep.

Appreciate any input. NEC references get bonus points.

Costco dishwasher install questionHad a dishwasher installed today. They said the outlet needs to be gfci coded and quot...
01/07/2026

Costco dishwasher install question

Had a dishwasher installed today. They said the outlet needs to be gfci coded and quoted me $120. I said yes. I figured he would do the rewiring. Didn’t know he would piggy back off of the original outlet. Asked him nicely that I was under the assumption that he would rewire/replace the original outlet so it’s up to code and did not expect that kind of result. If that was the case, I would’ve just gotten the same outlet and done it myself for $20. Asked him if it was possible for him to just remove the outlet so I’m not out $120 and told him i would do it myself. He thought for a moment and said okay and removed the gfci outlet. Tipped him $20 for that. Went to Home Depot and spoke to the employee, showed him the picture and said what the worker did was extremely wrong and just violated about 8 different code. Said something about how I could be fined, lose the deed to my house until that is fixed and so on. Is this something my home inspector should’ve caught two years ago when the home was purchased? What’s the best recourse here, spend $300 on a professional electrical to get it properly coded? Any enlightenment would be appreciated! New dishwasher is currently just plugged into the original outlet and cleaning away.

Just got out of the shower and my switch looks like this..I tried turning off the toilet lights and it just wouldn’t, th...
01/07/2026

Just got out of the shower and my switch looks like this..

I tried turning off the toilet lights and it just wouldn’t, then it fell right off and this was what it looked like. Just turned off all the breakers because I couldnt find the switch that isolates this specific switch. Its 4am. Is there anything else I can do? or is my best option to wait until tmr morning for an electrician?

Is this normal ?
01/07/2026

Is this normal ?

Crimp Fork connectors used on wires then attached to outlet. Acceptable??Was scrolling the ol youtube going down a rabbi...
01/07/2026

Crimp Fork connectors used on wires then attached to outlet. Acceptable??

Was scrolling the ol youtube going down a rabbit hole and came across a guy doing a basement reno. Nothing crazy but about 13 min in he showed putting in an outlet and he had crimped on the forks, then screwed the forks to the outlet. I have never seen this before so I was like WTF. Does that pass code? I have absolutely no clue. Any insight on this, thanks.

First time outlet wiring,First time changing outlets out, if there’s any flaws please let me know
01/07/2026

First time outlet wiring,

First time changing outlets out, if there’s any flaws please let me know

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